Read it

The latest up-to-date thought leadership, research articles and books on gender equity from around the world, including from notable consultancies, educators and forums. Great resources to inform your learning, your work and thinking in this important part of diversity and inclusion.

Research and Articles

• World Economic Forum: What happens when women run the economy? We're about to find out, April 2021

• European Commission Gender Equality Strategy, 2020

• 5 must read books on Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, May 2021

• Campaign Kantar DEI Survey: Policies in place, but genuine change yet to be seen

• CNA: Gender equality in Singapore remains elusive amid entrenched attitudes about women’s roles

Find help

We have curated a list of fantastic organisations that provide tools and help for driving and improving gender diversity, and supporting women in organisations and in communities. Their resources and ideas will make a difference to the work you are doing, by learning from the best.

Resources

• Workplace Agenda Equality Agency (Australia)

• The Women's Foundation (Hong Kong)

• Aware: Association of Women for Action and Research (Singapore)

• PrimeTime: Business and Professional Women’s Association (Singapore)

• Chief Executive Women (Australia)

Find advocates

Learning from personal stories and experiences are some of the best ways to build empathy and understanding. These people have been carefully selected to represent gender equality. Check out their websites and follow them on social media. Some are available for speaking engagements and organisational learning events.

Resources

• Scott Stuart - Gender Stereotypes (Australia)

• Mia Freedman (Australia)

• Meet the 16 women who are fighting for equality in Asia

Watch it

A collection of videos, TED talks, TV shows and movies that support the theme of gender equality. Some could be used for personal learning and education and others could be built into leadership and development programs.

Resources

• TED Why gender equality is good for everyone - including Men. Michael Kimmell, 2015

• TED Why I’m done trying to be “man enough” Justin Baldoni, 2017

• TEDx Small ways women can support each other at work, Crystal Martin, 2017

• TEDx Why gender equality is not just about women, Caroline Strachan, 2019

Act on it

Making progress in gender diversity is imperative for most organisations but if it was easy, it would be done. In this section we have scoured the internet to find you some great resources to help you move the needle and make a difference.

Resources

• 25+ examples of awesome diversity goals, July 2020

• Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Australia): Gender Strategy Toolkit

• Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Australia): The Gender Pay Gap Calculator

• Gender, Diversity and Inclusion in CGIAR’s Workplaces: Inclusive Recruitment: A Gender Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for People and Culture Practitioners

Listen

Hands up who loves podcasts! A great and intimate way to learn from others and grow your knowledge and capability. They can also be used for pre-work for learning sessions and for leadership coaching. Here we have curated some of the best. Have a listen to the following.

Podcasts

• Women’s Agenda: The Leadership Lessons - Conversations with prominent female leaders (Australia)

• Work 180: Equality Talks

• 5 Podcasts for Men who want to be Gender Equity Champions

• 4 Podcasts every D&I Practitioner should listen to